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Simone Dussi (TNO)

Speeding up the energy transition with electrochemical flow modelling

Abstract

In this talk, I will focus on electrochemical flow systems, namely electrolysers (for hydrogen production or for CO2 electroreduction) and flow batteries. Such technologies are expected to play a crucial role in the energy transition towards a fossil-free chemical industry and energy system. In synergy with experimental effort, modelling of these technologies is key to speed up their development, scaling-up, and integration in the future energy systems.

To illustrate the different activities ongoing at TNO, I will provide 3 examples. First, I will discuss how continuum simulations can support the design optimization of a single electrochemical cell aimed to convert CO2 to ethylene. Next, I will show how to link the material and cell properties of flow batteries to larger-scale performance. Finally, I will describe different strategies to optimally integrate water electrolysers in offshore energy systems, focusing on minimizing stack replacements.

Bio

Simone Dussi holds a PhD in Physics from Utrecht University (2016), followed by a rich interdisciplinary academic experience (Wageningen University and Harvard University). Since 2021, he is working at TNO in the Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics department, where he leads activities related to (multi-scale) simulations of electrochemical flow systems, from cell-level up to system integration with renewable sources.

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